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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1Demo Unreleased Switch Games at PAX Easthttp://nintendofire.com/2019/03/12/demo-unreleased-switch-games-at-pax-east/
http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/12/demo-unreleased-switch-games-at-pax-east/#respondTue, 12 Mar 2019 15:26:55 +0000http://nintendofire.com/?p=10241Read More »]]>Nintendo will be attending PAX East at the end of this month, and their long-awaited plans for the 4-day gaming expo have finally been revealed! There’s a solid lineup of unreleased Switch titles as well as some significant events happening.

Visiting Nintendo’s booth will get you hands-on with this list of games:

Assassin’s Creed III Remastered

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice

Mortal Kombat 11

Yoshi’s Crafted World

…as well as a “wide variety of anticipated indie games.”

The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North America Open 2019 and Splatoon 2 North America Inkling Open 2019 will be taking place on March 30th in the PAX Arena—those with Saturday badges for the expo will be able to attend as part of the admission package on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you’re not planning to be at PAX East, you can also watch these tournaments streamed on Nintendo’s website (https://events.nintendo.com/) in the comfort of your own home.

There are still some limited tickets available for the PAX weekend, though Saturday (tournament day) is sold out. The expo runs from March 28th to 31st at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

]]>http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/12/demo-unreleased-switch-games-at-pax-east/feed/0Go Hands-On with Streets of Rage 4 at PAX Easthttp://nintendofire.com/2019/03/11/go-hands-on-with-streets-of-rage-4-at-pax-east/
http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/11/go-hands-on-with-streets-of-rage-4-at-pax-east/#respondMon, 11 Mar 2019 15:32:10 +0000http://nintendofire.com/?p=10244Read More »]]>Although Nintendo’s official line-up has yet to be released, Guard Crush Games + Lizardcube + DotEmu have revealed that Streets of Rage 4 will be playable for attendees at PAX East. The game appeared at PAX West last year, but now those on the East coast can get their chance to enjoy this revival of the classic side-scrolling SEGA title.

Visit Booth 21097 for your demo! While platforms are yet to be announced for this particular revival, two of the studios involved in Streets of Rage 4 were part of the Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap reboot, so we’re fairly confident we’ll see this on the Switch in the near future.

]]>http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/11/go-hands-on-with-streets-of-rage-4-at-pax-east/feed/0Deals Galore to Celebrate MAR10 Day!http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/08/deals-galore-to-celebrate-mar10-day/
http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/08/deals-galore-to-celebrate-mar10-day/#respondFri, 08 Mar 2019 15:34:40 +0000http://nintendofire.com/?p=10247Read More »]]>This weekend holds the (sort-of) famed “Mario Day” or “MAR10 Day” as it’s being spelled, and Nintendo is making a big fuss with piles of Mario game discounts in North America, double reward points offers in Europe, and additional discounts as the day grows closer.

Right now, there are select deals on Mario games for Switch in North America from the 10th to the 16th of this month—for example, you can game yourself a Switch and one of five Mario titles for only $329.98USD, which is a $30 savings.

There are also a number of digital download codes on offer that will give you these same Mario titles for only $39.99 each:

Super Mario Party

Super Mario Odyssey

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Tennis Aces

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Check out these offers at retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop (or EB Games in Canada). Remember they won’t go live until Sunday, MAR10 Day!

]]>http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/08/deals-galore-to-celebrate-mar10-day/feed/0Nintendo Labo VR Coming in Aprilhttp://nintendofire.com/2019/03/07/nintendo-labo-vr-coming-in-april/
http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/07/nintendo-labo-vr-coming-in-april/#respondThu, 07 Mar 2019 15:49:46 +0000http://nintendofire.com/?p=10250Read More »]]>Back in February, rumors began to swirl about Nintendo’s potential entry into modern-day VR… and it was thought that this new Nintendo VR would support the Labo system. Turns out the rumors were true, as there’s been an official reveal of a Nintendo Labo VR Kit.

The Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit for the Switch will hit the shelves on April 12th, with six new Toy-Con creations for your enjoyment, and two primary configurations. There are two kits available, one “starter” for $39.99USD and another full kit for $79.99USD.

Here’s the press release with full details:

Nintendo Labo: VR Kit: Available at a suggested retail price of $79.99, the complete Nintendo Labo: VR Kit includes the Nintendo Switch software and materials to build all six Toy-Con projects – the Toy-Con VR Goggles, Toy-Con Blaster, Toy-Con Camera, Toy-Con Bird, Toy-Con Wind Pedal and Toy-Con Elephant – as well as a Screen Holder and Safety Cap. It’s a good option for kids and families who want to dive in to the full experience.

Nintendo Labo: VR Kit – Starter Set + Blaster: Available at a suggested retail price of only $39.99, the Starter Set includes the Nintendo Switch software, plus all the components to build the Toy-Con VR Goggles and Toy-Con Blaster, as well as the Screen Holder and Safety Cap. The Starter Set is a great entry point into the world of Nintendo Labo VR.

If you go with the starter set first, you’ll be able to grab expansion sets later without having to buy the entire set again, though these are only available online:

Nintendo Labo: VR Kit – Expansion Set 1**: Available at a suggested retail price of $19.99, Expansion Set 1 includes the Toy-Con Elephant and Toy-Con Camera.

Nintendo Labo: VR Kit – Expansion Set 2**: Available at a suggested retail price of $19.99, Expansion Set 2 includes the Toy-Con Wind Pedal and Toy-Con Bird.

And what should players expect?

Nintendo Labo: VR Kit offers six new Toy-Con creations to build, including the Toy-Con VR Goggles, which combine with the other creations to allow players to interact with the virtual world through imaginative real-world actions. Fend off an alien invasion with the Toy-Con Blaster, visit a colorful in-game ocean and snap photos of the sea life with the Toy-Con Camera and so much more.

Nintendo Labo: VR Kit encourages passing around the Toy-Con creations among a group of people so everyone in the room can easily join in on the fun. To help encourage this social gameplay, players simply slip the Nintendo Switch console into the Toy-Con VR Goggles and hold it up to their eyes to explore numerous games and experiences – no head strap needed.

]]>http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/07/nintendo-labo-vr-coming-in-april/feed/0Nintendo to Mobile Partners: “Limit Microtransations”http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/06/nintendo-to-mobile-partners-limit-microtransations/
http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/06/nintendo-to-mobile-partners-limit-microtransations/#respondWed, 06 Mar 2019 15:57:03 +0000http://nintendofire.com/?p=10257Read More »]]>In another unprecedented move from Nintendo, the company has decided to take a completely opposite approach to its entry in the mobile gaming sphere by telling its partners that they want to… make less money.

Yes, this is a real situation reported by The Wall Street Journal. According to their report, Nintendo has developed a more consumer-friendly policy toward mobile gaming that flies in the face of how mobile gaming has been done up to this point. Those who’ve been around for a while know that Nintendo’s entry into mobile gaming came as a bit of a shock, since they’d barely even explored the concept of paid DLC when they announced their first mobile game partnership.

Concerns emerged immediately about Nintendo’s smartphone offerings and the cost involved, but as the games released, players were able to start the games for free (free-to-play and free-to-start models) but progression past a certain point required smaller transactions. Regardless, Fire Emblem Heroes and Dragalia Lost have found significant audiences and have been received very well quality-wise.

Players of mobile games have been known to spend hundreds and even thousands of dollars on their games of choice to do things like speed up gameplay or earn in-game rewards, but players of Nintendo and Nintendo partner mobile games may have noticed a difference with the company’s offerings. This is because Nintendo actually told its mobile development partners to adjust games to limit possible microtransations so that players don’t spend too much money.

Read that again. Nintendo wants to prevent its loyal fanbase from overspending. This decision benefits the consumer, of course, but it also benefits the company by allowing them to keep a positive reputation among the gaming community and its fans. The Wall Street Journal reported via an official from CyberAgent, the parent company of Cygames which developed Dragalia Lost, that “Nintendo is nor interested in making a large amount of revenue from a single smartphone game. If we managed the game alone, we would have made a lot more.”

Surprising to hear from any gaming company, but also refreshing. And a decision like this goes a long way to building trust and loyalty from consumers. Nintendo is leading by example with this approach, and we can only hope that other mobile gaming companies start to see the benefit in this type of consumer-friendly decision making as this gaming platform moves into the future.

]]>http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/06/nintendo-to-mobile-partners-limit-microtransations/feed/0Sakurai’s IV Drip Dedication to Smash Ultimate Developmenthttp://nintendofire.com/2019/03/05/sakurais-iv-drip-dedication-to-smash-ultimate-development/
http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/05/sakurais-iv-drip-dedication-to-smash-ultimate-development/#respondTue, 05 Mar 2019 15:58:11 +0000http://nintendofire.com/?p=10260Read More »]]>It’s no secret among Super Smash Bros. fans that director Masahiro Sakurai has suffered various health issues over the years, and concern for his well-being has only increased as his intense work schedule has seemed to worsen the situation, at least from an outside perspective. While he has hinted at stepping down from his role, this hasn’t happened—rather, changes were made during the development of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to facilitate a better work-life balance.

“I made some changes from what I used to do compared to now. For example, as a principle, I always left the office by 10 PM, no matter what. Many companies are discouraging extreme overtime these days, too.”

Even with these changes, he did suffer some health complications, including “a lot of stomach problems” and food poisoning. He was asked if he takes time off when these issues arise, and here’s the surprising answer:

“Interviewer: Uh, so… Do you take some time off when that happens?

Sakurai: No, I don’t. I just get an IV drip and go to work like normal.”

Because he is a freelancer, Sakurai isn’t held to regular workday hours like others with a salaried position… and this seems to mean, for him, working increased hours from everyone else. He chooses to go into the office each day to write daily reports, and seems to pride himself on being a “hard worker.” As long as he’s enjoying himself and stays healthy, his dedication can’t be faulted!

]]>http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/05/sakurais-iv-drip-dedication-to-smash-ultimate-development/feed/0To The Moon Landing on Switch This Summerhttp://nintendofire.com/2019/03/04/to-the-moon-landing-on-switch-this-summer/
http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/04/to-the-moon-landing-on-switch-this-summer/#respondMon, 04 Mar 2019 16:00:37 +0000http://nintendofire.com/?p=10263Read More »]]>Last month, news came down that the award-winning mobile & PC indie game To The Moon would be headed to the Nintendo Switch in the near future, and this has been definitively confirmed now by publisher Freebird Games and developer XD Network.

Known for its emotional pull, this adventure RPG is heavily story-based:

“Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts have peculiar jobs: They give people another chance to live, all the way from the very beginning… but only in their patients’ heads.

Due to the severity of the operation, the new life becomes the last thing the patients remember before drawing their last breath. Thus, the operation is only done to people on their deathbeds, to fulfill what they wish they had done with their lives, but didn’t.

This particular story follows their attempt to fulfill the dream of an elderly man, Johnny. With each step back in time, a new fragment of Johnny’s past is revealed. As the two doctors piece together the puzzled events that spanned a life time, they seek to find out just why the frail old man chose his dying wish to be what it is.

And Johnny’s last wish is, of course… to go to the moon.”

And here’s the official Switch trailer:

Official release date and pricing still to come.

]]>http://nintendofire.com/2019/03/04/to-the-moon-landing-on-switch-this-summer/feed/0Nintendogs-Like Game Coming to Switchhttp://nintendofire.com/2019/02/28/nintendogs-like-game-coming-to-switch/
http://nintendofire.com/2019/02/28/nintendogs-like-game-coming-to-switch/#respondThu, 28 Feb 2019 21:21:06 +0000http://nintendofire.com/?p=10235Read More »]]>Fans of pet simulator games, listen up! Indie publisher Sold Out has announced they’ll be localizing Little Friends: Dogs & Cats for the western Switch audience this upcoming spring. Last December, the game released in Japan, allowing players to choose from a wide variety of kitten and puppies to feed, play with, and dress up.

This Nintendogs-style title has over 600 accessories to choose from, making your real-life pet inevitably jealous of the sim-critter’s lavish lifestyle.

Here’s a little more about the game:

Game Features:

– Meet your new best friend! Choose from 6 breeds of puppy and 3 cute kittens, including Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd and French Bulldog. Give your new friend a name, care for them and develop a bond with them. Lifelike animations help bring your little friends to life.

– Play with them! Use the Nintendo Switch touch screen to pet your new friend, or take your puppy pal out on walks to keep them as happy as you can. Play ball, practice for the flying disc tournament, and unlock new toys as you play. Play with up to 3 pets at the same time, or use the hotel to keep up to 12 furry friends.

– Get to know them! Learn what your pet prefers to play and feed them their favourite food. With hundreds of lifelike personality traits, getting to know what each pet prefers is important for bonding with your little friend.

– Dress up! Choose from over 600 stylish accessories to dress up your new companion. Once they’re ready, take screenshots to remember their amazing outfits.

– Look after them anytime, anywhere! Take care of your cats and dogs on the go, or put the console in the dock to continue playing on the TV.

Pricing and official release date coming soon. In the meantime, visitors to PAX East will be able to try out the game for themselves at booth #24096.

]]>http://nintendofire.com/2019/02/28/nintendogs-like-game-coming-to-switch/feed/0Macaulay Culkin Named Executive Producer for ToeJam & Earl: Back In The Groovehttp://nintendofire.com/2019/02/27/macaulay-culkin-named-executive-producer-for-toejam-earl-back-in-the-groove/
http://nintendofire.com/2019/02/27/macaulay-culkin-named-executive-producer-for-toejam-earl-back-in-the-groove/#respondWed, 27 Feb 2019 21:23:21 +0000http://nintendofire.com/?p=10238Read More »]]>In what we’re fairly confident in naming the most surprising press release in our inbox over the past twelve months (at least), American actor and entertainer Macaulay Culkin has been revealed as an executive producer for the upcoming ToeJam & Earl: Back In The Groove game.

The title actually launches on Switch tomorrow for $19.99USD, and the press release states that Culkin “brought plenty of input to the table, representing the loyal fanbase and making sure the game would be as groovy and funky as the original title while receiving plenty of modern updates.”

Although this might have some scratching their heads, Culkin—best known in pop culture for his role as Kevin McCallister in the Home Alone films—has been vocal on Twitter (@IncredibleCulk ) about his love for the series. Last year, he tweeted that he’d rather play the game than watch the Oscars, for example.

]]>http://nintendofire.com/2019/02/27/macaulay-culkin-named-executive-producer-for-toejam-earl-back-in-the-groove/feed/0Be a Giraffe Detective! Yes, You Read That Correctlyhttp://nintendofire.com/2019/02/26/be-a-giraffe-detective-yes-you-read-that-correctly/
http://nintendofire.com/2019/02/26/be-a-giraffe-detective-yes-you-read-that-correctly/#respondTue, 26 Feb 2019 21:41:00 +0000http://nintendofire.com/?p=10232Read More »]]>Haven’t you always wanted to be a detective, solving cases and drinking tea and standing around making revelatory speeches whilst a gathered throng listens in amazement at your undeniable genius? And haven’t you always wondered what it would be like to be, well, a different type of mammal?

Well, Charlotte Sutherland of Cave Monsters has her very first release as a solo developer on the docket for release in 2020, and in it you’ll be able to live these dreams and more. Lord Wrinklebottom Investigates is a point-and-click adventure title filled with humor, bizarre characters, and none other than a giraffe detective investigating “a grisly murder” in a “race against time to track down the killer.”

The game is set in the 1920s on a lonely island, and according to the press release, players will “join Lord Winklebottom and his steadfast companion, Dr Frumple as they investigate the murder of their old friend. Uncover clues, interrogate suspects and solve puzzles to crack the case. Our daring detective will put his neck on the line to capture the killer and uncover the horrifying dark secret at the heart of the Isle of Barghest!”

The game is currently on Kickstarter with intention to raise a little over $43K CDN. If funded, the game will be “fully voice acted to a high standard” and a composer would be hired to “create a unique, 1920s inspired soundtrack.” Also on the slate is assistance with programming and “additional localization.”

Check out the trailer if you haven’t already! (No, really. You definitely should.)